Thirteenth Step
A Perfect Circle · 2003 · 4 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 3 moderate, 1 intense.
Across the 4 Thirteenth Step songs we've measured, intensity averages 50/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Blue (the calmest here, 40) to The Noose (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2003.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to The Noose.
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Frequently asked about Thirteenth Step
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Thirteenth Step track?
Of the 4 Thirteenth Step tracks we've measured, “The Noose” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Thirteenth Step track?
“Blue” measures gentlest at 40/100. It runs 70 BPM. The tracks here span 40–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Thirteenth Step overall?
Thirteenth Step averages 50/100 intensity across 4 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Thirteenth Step?
The Thirteenth Step tracks we've measured average about 80 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
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